Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

Wednesday, February 17th 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has selected Aloft Tallahassee Downtown as the 2009 New Build of the Year Award winner at the recent Starwood North America Owners Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 162-room property was developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, and is owned and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. of Tampa, Florida.

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown opened in August 2009 at 200 N. Monroe Street, within walking distance of the Florida State Capitol, City Hall and the United States Courthouse. The hip, new hotel is convenient to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, and close to upscale shopping, nightlife and restaurants. Highlights include spacious, loft-like rooms, a lively social atmosphere and a full-service w yxzsm bar.

The New Build of the Year Award is presented annually to just one hotel in each Starwood Category: Full Service, Select Service, and Luxury and Design Brands. Aloft Downtown Tallahassee was chosen as the winner in the Select Service category, reflecting the successful collaboration between McKibbon’s hotel opening team and Starwood representatives to bring the exciting new hotel brand to Tallahassee. McKibbon Vice President of Development Erik Rowen maintained a close partnership with architect Lindsay Pope Brayfield & Associates of Lawrenceville, Georgia and general contractor Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc. of Sarasota, Florida to keep the project on-budget and on-schedule. The McKibbon team, led by Director of Operations Support Karl Oates, was also actively engaged with the community to ensure a smooth introduction to the new hotel, which earned strong guest satisfaction scores following its debut.

McKibbon Hotel Management has appointed Marc Greenberg as general manager of Aloft Tallahassee Downtown. Marc rejoins the McKibbon team, relocating from Atlanta, Georgia, where he served as General Manager of a McKibbon-managed property from August 2004 to October 2009, winning a national General Manager of the Year award last year. Marc has enjoyed being active in his local community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Cobb County Convention and Visitors Bureau. He also participated with his former property in community service efforts for Children’s Miracle Network and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He looks forward to becoming involved in the Tallahassee community.

For more information or reservations, visit Aloft Tallahassee, or call (850) 513-0313.